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Discover the best top things to do in Brunswick, Australia including former Hoffman Brickworks, Sunshine Lane, Christ Church Brunswick, Brunswick Town Hall, Ana Commemorative Clock, South African (Boer) War Memorial, Iron Cottage, Whitby House, Thomas Wilkinson Memorial, Jewell Railway Station Art Installation.
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1. former Hoffman Brickworks
2. Sunshine Lane
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By thingsofbrunswick - Brunswick, Australia
This is one of Melbourne’s best kept secrets. If you are at all interested in street art, Sunshine Lane in Brunswick boasts some of the best upcoming and established artists from Australia and around the globe. Curated and documented by local Dean Sunshine, it is an art sanctuary which features graffiti, stencil part, poster art and giant murals. Located just off busy Lygon Street, it is an important Brunswick icon and a must see. Look out for any new works as the pieces get updated every now and again.
3. Christ Church Brunswick
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By 619je - Keysborough, Australia
On first impression, one might think that Christ Church is a Catholic place of worship, as it is built in a Renassance style that would not be out of place in northern Italy. It is, however, a member of the Anglican Communion, following the Anglo-Catholic tradition. It is very hard to miss,. It is in Glenlyon Road, near the corner of Sydney Road. The Church has a Lady Chapel and several icons.
4. Brunswick Town Hall
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 5 reviews
5. Ana Commemorative Clock
6. South African (Boer) War Memorial
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By 619jeffry - Essendon, Australia
The Boer War was fiought around the turn of the 20th century between the British Empire, including Australia, and the Boers. The Boers, who were mainly farmers of Dutch origin, wanted to break away from British South Africa. Unfortunately for the Boers, they threatened the British hold on South Africa's vast wealth of gold and diamonds. The Boer War is important, as was the first time Australia went to war as a nation. The South African War statue stands in Hooper Reseeve, Brunswick. The memorial commemorates four local men, all volunteers, who did not return.
7. Iron Cottage
8. Whitby House
9. Thomas Wilkinson Memorial
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By 619jeffry - Essendon, Australia
Pioneering Victorian lawmaker Thomas Wilkinson was born in England in 1799, arriving in Australia in 1834. He was founder the Portland Guardian newspaper and represented the area in the Victorian Legislative Council from 1851 to 1856, when the unicameral Council was abolished. He later served on the Brunswick Council. He passed away in 1881, at the age of 82. The memorial water fountain was dedicated by his last surviving child in 1915. The attractive water fountain has four taps, all still. functioning. The fountain is built in a whimsical style, resembling Art Nouveau. It is an attractive memorial, well worth a visit if you are in the area.
